Library Information

Library Use Value Calculator

Calculate the Value of YOUR Library Use!

Curious how much the services the library provides you would cost if you had to pay for them directly? To find out, just enter in the lefthand column the number of times you or your family use each service listed down the center. The estimated retail value of each service will be calculated on the right, and the total value of your library use is shown at the bottom of the worksheet.

Input Your
Use

Library Materials & Services

Value of
Your Use

Adult Books Borrowed

$

YA Books Borrowed

$

Childrens Books Borrowed

$

Audiobooks Borrowed/Downloaded

$

Interlibrary Loan Requests

$

eBooks Downloaded

$

Magazines Read

$

Newspapers Read

$

Movies Borrowed

$

CDs Borrowed

$

Meeting Room Use (per hour)

$

Adult Programs Attended

$

Young Adult Programs Attended

$

Childrens Programs Attended

$

Computer Classes Attended

$

Computer Use (per hour)

$

Database Searches

$

Reference Assistance

$

$

How much did you actually pay for the library last year? Refer to the library line item on your tax bill to find out!